by David Indeje | Dec 2, 2024 | Digital Economy, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Valarie Waswa The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) hosted a National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) Convening on November 13-14, 2024, in Naivasha, Kenya. The convening focused on the contentious Maisha Namba initiative and broader Digital Public...
by David Indeje | Nov 13, 2024 | Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
Journalists and whistleblowers are the backbone of a free and democratic society. They expose corruption, hold power to account, and inform the public. However, they face increasing threats and risks. A panel session on artificial intelligence (AI), media freedom, and...
by David Indeje | Nov 9, 2024 | Access to information, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
As civil society organizations and stakeholders in the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector committed to Digital Rights and Internet Freedom, we are deeply concerned about the Kenyan government’s recent decision to block access to the Telegram...
by David Indeje | Nov 8, 2024 | Access to information, Digital Economy, Digital Resilience, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Jacinta Wothaya Telegram is inaccessible to many internet users across Kenya, reigniting concerns over government-imposed restrictions that have repeatedly disrupted access to crucial digital services. This follows similar incidents in 2023 when Telegram was...
by Victor K | Oct 3, 2024 | Access to information, Freedom of Expression, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Victor Kapiyo On 9th August 2024, the National Assembly published the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which proposes to amend the contentious Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018. The Private Members Bill proposed by Aden Daudi Mohamed...
by Mwendwa Kivuva | Sep 24, 2024 | Digital Economy, Human Rights, kictanet post
The digital economy in Kenya is rapidly evolving, prompting the government to introduce various taxation measures to ensure fair revenue collection from digital activities. This shift aims to address the shortcomings of traditional tax systems that struggle to capture...
